hours), Speech 51 or 63, Economics 55, Psychology 51, Management 59, History
1 or 2, Political Science 51.
Courses of Instruction
CURRICULUM IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
English IB-IC, Mathematics 1, 2 or 11, 12, Fine Arts 11, 61 and 9 hours of Fine
Arts electives, Agronomy 51, Botany 1, 2, social science electives (6 hours).
To assist students in the proper pursuit of curricula on the Alex­
andria campus and to provide for effective continuity in their senior
col1€ges on degree granting campuses, continued revision of cur­
ricula and course content is made.
Comparable course numbers on the Baton Rouge campus are placed
in parentheses aft€r the corresponding course on the Alexandria
campus. Plans are in progress for renumbering courses and rear­
ranging the level and sequences of courses on the Alexandria
campus to meet prescribed curricula on the Baton Rouge campus.
Associate Degre€ Programs are being developed, the curricula for
which provide comprehensive preparation independent of curricula
prescription on other campuses. Student advisors assist students to
accommodate d€gree objectives in programs and on campuses
external to the LSD System.
ACCOUNTING
61. Introductory Financial Accounting. 3 cr. An introductory
course intended to familiarize the student with principles
and methods of accounting primarily concerned with finan­
cial data gathering and presentation in the form of gene­
ral-purpose external financial statements. Three hours of
lecture and two hours of laboratory for students requir­
ing special instruction each week. (2001)
62. Introductory Managerial Accounting. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Ac­
counting 61. An introductory course intended to familiarize
the student with principles and methods of accounting pri­
marily concerned with data gathering and presentation for
purposes of internal management, evaluation and decision
making. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory
for students requiring special instruction each week.
(2101)
83. Intermediate Accounting. 3cr. Prerequisite: Accounting 61­
62. An intensive study of accounting concepts and principles
underlying the preparation of financial statements. Special
attention is given to their application in the measurement
and reporting of selected balance sheet items and related
revenue and expense recognition. (2021)
84. Intermediate Accounting. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Accounting 83.
A continuation of Course 83, including the study of the
preparation and analysis of comparative statements, cash­
flow and funds statements, preparation of financial state­
ments from incomplete data, and correction of statements.
(3021)
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BOTANY
AGRONOMY
21. Farm Crops. 3 cr. Fundamental principles of crop produc­
tion. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each
week. (1021)
51. Soils. 4 cr. Prerequisites: Chemistry 2 and 3. Fundamental
principles of soil science and the properties of soils as re­
lated to plant growth. Three hours of lecture and two hours
of laboratory each week. (2051)
ANIMAL SCIENCE
11. Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry. 3 cr. An introductory
course dealing with beef cattle, sheep, swine, and horses
and their role in American agriculture. Two hours of lec­
ture and two hours of laboratory each week. (1011)
BIOLOGY
1. General Biology. 3 cr. An introductory course in basic prin­
ciples of biology with emphasis on structure and function of
animals at the system level of organization. Three hours of
lecture each week. (1001)
2. General Biology. 3 cr. The classification and life histories
of members of the plant kingdom with the anatomy and
genetics of the vascular plants. Three hours of lecture each
week. (1002)
3. General Biology Laboratory. 1 cr. A laboratory designed to
give the student first hand experience at making and re­
cording observation relative to animal structure and func­
tion. One two-hour laboratory to accompany Biology 1.
(1003)
4. General Biology Laboratory. 1 cr. Classification and life
histories of members of the plant kingdom with the anatomy
of the vascular plants. One two-hour laboratory to accom­
pany Biology 2. (1004)
BOOKS AND LIBRARIES
1. An Introduction to the Use of the Library. 1 cr. Lectures
and recitations, with work designed to facilitate the use of
the most generally used reference books, periodical indexes,
and the card catalog through investigation. One hour each
week. (1001)
90
1. General Botany. 4 cr. (Not open to students who have had
General Biology 2 and 4) The physiology, morphology,
and anatomy of plants, with special reference to vascular
plants. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory
each week. (1001)
2. General Botany. 4 cr. (Not open to students who have had
General Biology 2 and 4). May be elected by students tak­
ing botany for the first time. The classification and life
histories of members of the plant kingdom with the gene­
tics of the flowering plants. Three hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory each week. (1002)
55. Field Botany. 4 cr. A systematic and ecological approach
to a general survey of the major plant groups, emphasiz­
ing laboratory preparation of field colle.cted material. A
course intended for maiors and minors in field oriented
biology and biology edllcation. Two hours of lecture and
four hours of laboratory each week. (2005)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Introduction of Business. 3 cr. A survey course designed to
present an overview of the operation of the business firm
and acquaint the student with phases of business organiza­
tions and operations and guide him in his occupational
choice. Three hours of lecture per week. (1001)
CHEMISTRY
1. General Chemistry. 3 cr. Prerequisite: a sufficiently high
score on the mathematics placement examination to indi­
cate that the likelihood for success in this course will not be
prohibited by a deficiency in mathematics. A course in the
fundamentals of chemistry. Basic topics in inorganic, or­
ganic, and biochemistry. Students whose curricula require
only one year of chemistry will normally take the 1-2 series.
Three hours of lecture and demonstration each week.
(1001)
lB.
Inorganic Chemistry. 3 cr. Prerequisite: a sufficiently high
score on the mathematics placement examination to indicate
that the likelihood for success in this course will not be pro­
hibited by a deficiency in mathematics. A course in the
fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Students who plan to
pursue curricula which require more than one year of
college chemistry must take 1B and 2B. Three hours of
lecture and demonstration each week. (1201)
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2.
Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Equilibrium. 3 cr. Pre­
requisite: Course 1 or IB; continuation of Course 1. A sur­
vey of fundamentals of chemistry. Basic topics in inor­
ganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Three hours of
lecture and demonstration each week. (1002)
2B. Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Equilibrium. 3 cr. Pre­
requisite: Chemistry IB or demonstrated ability in Course 1.
A continuation of lB. Problems in analytical chemistry and
ionic equilibrium. The calculations of gravimetric analysis,
titrimetric analysis and ionic equilibrium. Three hours of
lecture each week. (1202)
3. General Chemistry Laboratory. 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit
or registration in Course 1 or lB. Students who plan to take
any chemistry beyond Chemistry 2 or 2B must show credit
In Chemistry 3. Degree credit will not be allowed in this
course until Course 1 or IB has been completed satisfac­
torily. A laboratory course in fundamental chemical opera­
tions. Three hours of instruction and laboratory each week.
4. General Chemistry Laboratory. 1 cr. Prerequisite: Course
3 and credit or registration in Course 2 or 2B. A laboratory
course designed to acquaint the student with apparatus and
techniques used in synthesizing, isolating, and purifying
chemical compounds. Degree credit will not be allowed in
this course until course 2 or 2B have been completed satis­
factorily. Three hours of instruction and laboratory each
week.
12. Analytical Techniques Laboratory. 2 cr. Prerequisite: Chem­
istry 3 and credit or registration in Chemistry 2B. Elemen­
tary qualitative and quantitative analytical chemical tech­
niques. Degree credit will not be allowed in this course until
Chemistry 2B has been completed satisfactorily.
55. Survey of Quantitative Analysis Techniques. 3 cr. Prere­
requsite: Course 12. A course in the theory of the following
techniques: gravimetric, titrimetric, thermal, distillation,
chromotographic, ultra violet, infrared, mass spectrograpic
and nuclear magnetic resonance analysis. Three hours of
lecture each week. (2251)
56. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. 2 cr. Prerequisite: credit
or registration in Course 55. The fundamental techniques
of quantitative analysi~. Six hours of instruction and labora­
tory each week. (2252)
61. Organic Chemistry. 2 cr. Prerequisite: Course 4 or 12. A
study of representative classes of organic compounds. Three
hours of lecture and demonstration each week. (2361)
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62. Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 61. A study
of representative classes of organic compounds. A continua­
tion of Course 61. Three hours of lecture and demonstration
each week. (2362)
65. Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Chemistry 4 or 12.
A fundamental course intended primarily for Premedic~)
students and maiors in the biological sciences. Three hours
of lecture and demonstration each week. (2261)
66. Organic Chemistry. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Chemistry 65. A
continuation of Course 65. Three hours of lecture and dem­
onstration each week. Credit will not be allowed until the
corresponding laboratory work has been satisfactorily com­
pleted. (2262)
67. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. 2 cr. Prerequisite: credit
or rpgistration in Course 62 or 66. The fundamental labora·
tory operations of organic chemistry. Six hours of instruc­
tion and laboratory each week. (2463)
69A, B 1 cr. Organic Chemistry Seminar.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
61. Elementary Surveying. 2 cr. Theory, use, and application
of tape, level, and transit. Two hours of lecture each week.
(2061)
65. Elementary Surveying Laboratory. 1 cr. Prerequisite: Regis­
tration or credit in Course 61. Field work in plane surveying
to accompany Course 61. Three hours of instruction and
laboratory each week. (2065)
67. Advanced Surveying. 4 cr. Prerequisite: Course 65. Princi­
ples and field applications of route and geodetic surveying.
Curves, earthwork, calculations of geodetic position, state
coordinates, astronomical observations and aerial mapping.
Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory each week.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
40. Introduction to Computer Science. 3 cr. An introduction
and overview. Students will program and use the computer
to solve realistic problems by using the simplest program­
ming language, FORTRAN. Three hours of lecture and an
informal non-credit programming laboratory each week.
(1240)
ECONOMICS
51. Economic Principles and Problems. 3 cr. (Credit will not be
given for both Economics 51 and 55 or Economics 52 and
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55.) An introductory study of the nature of economics, eco­
nomic concepts and problems, economic system, and the role
of government. Special emphasis is placed upon the account­
ing, analytical and policy aspects of national income and
product and upon the money and banking system. Three
hours of lecture each week. (2010)
52. Economic Principles and Problems (Continued). 3 cr. (Cr€dit
will not be given for both Economics 51 and 55 or Eco­
nomics 52 and 55.) A study of basic economics, exploring
theories of production, determination of prices in regulated
and unregulated industries, functional distribution, interna­
tional economics, and problems of economic development.
Three hours of lecture each week. (2020)
55. Economic Principl€s. 3 cr. (Credit will not be given for both
Economics 51 and 55 or Economics 52 and 55.) Economics
55 is a one-semester survey course designed to develop eco­
nomic understanding of both micro and macro economic
principles as well as an analysis of economic problems asso­
ciated with monetary policy, fiscal policy, public finance,
government and business, labor, international trade, C€ O­
nomic growth, and comparative economic systems. (2030)
64. Money and Banking. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Economics 51-52 or
55. A study of monetary standards and monetary systems;
the relationship of commercial banks to the Federal Reserve
System and the Treasury; the relationship of money to na­
tional income, employment, and prices. Three hours of lec­
ture each week. (3500).
EDUCATION
51. Introduction to the Study of Education. 3 cr. Lecture, read­
ing, and discussion designed to introduce the student to the
teaching profession. Three hours of lecture each week.
(2000)
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
1. Engineering Graphics. 2 cr. Fundamentals of graphical ana­
lysis as used by the engineer and scientist as an aid in
conception, visualization, and communication, as they per­
tain to creative design concepts. Emphasis placed on effec­
tive use of conventional drawing practices, simplified draft­
ing, and United States of America Standards Institute Stan­
dards employing freehand sketches of pictorials and reading
of view drawings. Logically developing the ability to visual­
ize three dimensional forms and other necessary relation­
ships in the solution of engineering and scientific problems
and creative design. Six hours of laboratory work.
(1001)
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54. Engineering Graphics. 2 cr. Prerequisite: Engineering
Graphics 1. Development of effective use of spatial relation­
ships in the application of primary and successiv€ auxiliary
views to the solution of engineering and scientific problems
employing uses of points, lines, and planes. The application
of creative design concepts pertaining to problems empha­
sizing the various engin€ e ring disciplines. (2154)
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
52. Statics. 3 cr. Prerequisites: Registration or credit in Mathe­
matics 51 and Physics 61. A vectorial treatment of r€ s ultants
and equilibrium of force systems. Virtual work, stationary
potential energy, stability, and friction. Three hours of lec­
ture each week. (2152)
ENGLISH
On the basis of a diagnostic test, previous college English (if any),
and profici€ncy in writing, students will be required to take one,
two, or three semesters of freshman composition. The required
courses must be taken progressively. Every student must complet€
1C, which is also prerequisite to all other English courses. Stu­
dents who present ACT scores in English which plaoo them in 1C
as the initial course may receive advanced standing credit for Eng­
lish IE. Students concentrating in English and continuing their
degree work on th€ Baton Rouge campus should choose courses
which satisfy their particular needs and interests while assuring a
reasonably balanced program. Such a concentration consists of
thirty-six hours including freshman English and English 51 and 52;
at least fifteen of thes€ hours must be in courses numbered above
100.
1A. English Composition. 3 cr. Basic course, stressing proficien­
cy in composition and including a review of grammar, spell­
ing, and introductory reading. Placement in this course de­
termined by tests and diagnostic themes. (0001)
lB. English Composition. 3 cr. This course is designed to teach
correct and effective use of the language through effective
writing and through selected readin!!s. Major emphasis is
on the organization of multi-paragraph themes that are de­
v~lopec1 through the utilization of a variety of rhetorical de­
vices. The selected I-eadjn l.!S are employed to illustrate effec­
tive writing and to d€velop critical and accurate reading.
(1001)
1C. English Composition. 3 cr. A continuation of English 1B,
with emphasis on th€ development of effectiveness of ex­
pression and individual style. Particular emphasis is placed
on the use of rhetorical devices, variety of sentence struc­
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51.
52.
55.
56.
62.
64.
66.
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ture, and diction. Extensive and varied readings furnish
models and source materials for analysis and interpretation
of various forms of literature. Writing assignments are
longer and more complex than those of 1B, and include a
research paper. (1002)
A Survey of English Literature from the Beginning to the
Present. 3 cr. This course surveys the beginnirlg of the
language and the literature and traces literary development
through the eighteenth century. Works of such literary
masters as Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare. Milton, Pope, and
Dryden are included. Three hours of lecture. (2020)
Continuation of Survey of English Literature from the Be­
ginning to the Present. 3 CT. This course traces the main
currents of English poetry and prose from 1800 to the
present. Individual works are analyzed in their relationship
to the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern Ages. Authors
studied include the major figures and some of the minor
figures from each period. Three hours of lecture. (2022)
Introduction to Fiction. 3 cr. An introduction to selected
masterpieces of short fiction, the novella, and the novel, in­
cluding English, American, and European literature (in
translation), with emphasis upon understanding, analYsis,
and evaluation of narrative art. Three hours of lecture.
(2025)
An Introduction to Poetry and Drama. 3 cr. Selections range
from the classical to the modern and include a surny of
major British and American poets as well as British, Ameri­
can, and European drama in translation. Emphasis is placed
upon interorf'tation, form and technique. Three hours of
lecture. (2027)
Exposition. 3 cr. A course in expository writing designed
for the student in science, engineering, or agriculture; the
various kinds of exposition with special emphasis on the
preparation of reports, tef'hnical papers, and memoranda.
Three hours of lecture. (2002)
English Grammar. 3 cr. A course designed to give students
a clear conception of the English sentence and Jts parts, and
an awareness of the bases of English usage. A study of
advanced grammar, the course draws upon recent research
in language, while utilizing the most valuable elements of
more traditional approaches. The subj,ect of usa~e is pre­
sented as a complex and relative matter, as something more
than a list of errors to be correpted. Not a remedial course.
Three hours of lecture. (2010)
Advanced English Composition. 3 cr. The theory and prac­
tice of exposition. description and narration. Three hours
of lecture. (2001)
68. Introduction to Creative Writing. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Permis­
sion of instructor. Introduction to forms of creative writing.
Practice in writin,g poetry, short stories, plays, movies,
imaginative non-fiction. (2005)
90. American Literature. 3 cr. Major authors of the United
States from the colonial bpp"inning to the present time.
Three hours of lecture. (2070)
95. Shakespeare. 3 cr. A study of fifteen of the more popular
plays. The arrangement is basically chronological. Examples
of histories, comedies, and trage:iies are included. Three
hours of lecture.
99A, 99B, 99C. Individual Study. 1 cr. each. Investigation of
topic for purpose of scholarly paper.
FINE ARTS
1. Introduction to Fine Arts. 3 cr. An introduction to the
fundamental problems and concepts of art in the fields of
design, sculpture, graphics, paintinS", and ceramics as they
relate to the home, community, religion, commerce, and in­
dustry. Discussions, lertures, outside readings. Three hours
of lecture a week. (1001)
11. Art Structure. 3 cr. The primary study of the disciplines in
art with practice in the various media. (1011)
40. Historical Survey of the Arts. 3 cr. Prehistoric, Near-East­
ern, Greek, Roman, and Medieval art. Three hours of lec­
ture per week. (1440)
47. Drawing and Composition. 2 cr. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 11,
Architecture 3, or at least sophomore standing in archi­
tecture. Basic principles of observation, with emphasis on
the graphic analysis and delineation of spacial structure.
Six hours of studio work per week. (1847)
48. Drawing and Composition. 2 cr. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 47
or sophomore standing in Architecture. Study of visual
image with respect to graphic representation of surface and
light. Six hours of studio work per week. (1848)
49. Introduction to Painting. 3 cr. Study of the image and
the phenomenon of visual contact. Six hours of studio work
per week. (1849)
51. Design. 3 cr. Development of design as a basic, problem­
solving, creative activity. Two- and three-dimensional pro­
ject work. individual criticism, class discussions, and out­
side research. (2551)
55. Metal Crafts. 3 cr. Study and practice in design and con­
struction of jewelry and other functional objects; semi­
precious metals used. (2655)
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61A. Basic Sculpture. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 1, 11, 47.
A development of three-dimensional structures; exercises
and experiments relative to theories and techniques; actual
projects using appropriate materials and processes; discus­
sions, lectures, slide talks, and outside reading. Five hours
of studio work per week. (1761)
65A. Ceramics. 6 cr. study and laboratory practice in ceramic
design. Study and application of total studio process from
production to glazing and firing ceramic ware. Emphasis
on ceramic techniques and creative design. Introductory
lectures on clays and glazes; demonstrations and critiques.
Six hours of laboratory per week. (2665)
71-72. Art Education for Elementary Schools. 3 cr. each. Course
71 prerequisite to Course 72. A critical analysis and evalua­
tion of past and present concepts of art education with a
view toward developing a functional art program for the
elementary schools of Louisiana. Art materials, techniques,
and art activities recommended for use in the elementary
school grades. Readings, discussions, and studio activities.
One hour of lecture and four hours of studio work each
week. (2271-2272)
81. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 47 and 48. Studio problems in
still-life directed toward conceptual attitudes; analysis of
structure and color in composition; individual criticism,
class discussion. (2881)
85-86. Sketch Class. 1 cr. each. Open to all students. Three hours
of sketching in various media. (2885-2886)
FRENCH
Natives of countries where French, German, or Spanish is the cur­
rent and official language may not take for credit Courses 1, 51. 52.
or 55 in that language.
If a student selects for study at the University a foreign language
in which he has some high school credit, he will take a placement
test in that language and will be registered in the course level appro­
priate to his score on the test (regardless of amount of credits
earned in high school). Upon successful completion of the course
in which he is thus registered, he will receive credit for that course
and will be eligible for advanced standing credit for all lower courses
to a maximum of 13 semester hours. Advanced standing credit for
any course must be established by credit examination.
A student who places above the terminal course required in his
curriculum must take a validation course. For example, a student
in a B.S. curriculum whose test score places him in a course higher
than 52 must take 55 or a higher course.
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It is recommended that students with foreign language credits
earned at another college take the placement tests for guidance in
scheduling. In the absence of test scores, such students should be
guided by the following table, with appropriate adjustment to be
made in case the transfer credits are above beginning level:
Sem. Hrs. of
Transfer Cr.
1, 2
Enter
course
Take
Courses
1
16 hrs.
1, 51, 52, 55
3-7
51
11
8-11
52
6
52, 55
12-14
55
3
55
51, 52, 55
1. Elementary French. 5 cr. An oral approach to the language,
with a minimum of formal grammar and special emphasis
on conversation, supplemented by oral-aural drill in the
language laboratory. Five hours each week. (1001)
51. Intermediate French. 5 cr. The oral approach to the lang­
uage is continued, supplemented by aural-oral drill in the
language laboratory. Reading material of moderate difficul­
ty is introduced. Five hours each week. (2051)
52. Intermediate French. 3 cr. Continued reading and oral work,
vocabulary building, and review of the basic principles of
grammar. Three hours each week. (2053)
55. Readings in French Literature. 3 cr. Readings in contempo­
rary French prose. Special emphasis on comprehension as
well as oral and written expression in the language. Three
hours each week. (2055)
GEOGRAPHY
1-2. Human Geography. 3 cr. each. The earth's surface from the
standpoint of its physical and cultural regions; emphasis on
the distribution of peoples and on the origin and develop­
ment of civilization. Three hours of lecture each week.
(1001-1003)
GERMAN
See nott.! on foreign language placement and credit policy above the
listings of French courses.
1. Elementary German. 5 cr. Intensive drill in German speech
habits. Conversation, aural comprehension, dictation, func­
tional grammar. Five hours each week. (1001)
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51. Intermediate German. 5 cr. Contin".:ation of Oral-Aural prac­
tice, systematic grammar review. Readin~s in modern Ger­
man prose. Five hours each week. (2051)
52. Intermediate German. 3 cr. Extensive and rapid reading of
German prose, continued oral work, vocabUlary buildmg,
and review of grammar. Three hours each week. (2053)
HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND RECREATION EDUCATION
Basic activity courses in sports, gymnastics, aquatics, and dance.
1 cr. each. (Open to men and women)
lOA (1123) Archery
10J (1131) Ballet
lOB (1124) Tennis
lOP (1136) Swimming
10C (1125) Golf
10Q (1137) Sr. Life Saving
10D (1126) Gymnastics
lOR (1138) Wtr. Safety Instr.
10E (1127) Modern Dance
10V
Recreational Sports
lOG (1129) Badminton
10Z (1146) Weightlifting
20Y (1221) Fencing
10H (1130) Bowling
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
6-7. Introduction to Health and Physical Education for Women.
1 cr. each. Designed to orient the prospective student who
is majoring or minoring in health and physical education
to the field. (1400-1401)
16-17. Second-Year Courses for Women Majors and Minors in
Health and Physical Education. 1 cr. each. Practice in
techniques of individual sports. (2400-2401)
40. Introduction to Physical Education. 1 cr. Skills and tech­
niques of fencing and movements for men who plan to ma­
jor or minor in phvsical education. Three hours of laboratory
each week. (1402)
41. Personal and Community Health. 3 cr. A survey of current
problems affecting the overall health of the individual and
society in our modern environment. Three hours of lecture
each week. (1600)
42. Swimming and Gymnastics for Men. 1 cr. Skill and tech­
niques of swimming, gymnastics and trampoline designed
for the prospective major or minor in nhvsical education.
Three hours of laboratory each week. (1403)
43. Human Anatomy. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
For Health and Physical Education majors and minors.
Structural human anatomy and its application basic to an
understanding of problems in athletic and corrective uhysi­
cal therapy. Three hours of lecture each week. (2500)
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44. Individual Sports for Men. 2 cr. Theory, practice and tech­
niques of inuividual sports designed for majors and minors
in physical education. Six hours of laboratory each week.
(2402)
45. Individual Sports for Men. 2 cr. Theory, practice and tech­
niques of individual sports for those who plan to major or
minor in physical education. Six hours of laboratory each
week. (2403)
52. Principles and History of Physical Education. 3 cr. A study
of the scientific, philosophical and historical foundation::. of
health education and physical education. Three hours 1..11
lecture each week. (2501)
55. Beginning Modern Dance. 1 cr. For women majors or minors
in physical education. Three hours of laboratury eaLfi week.
(2800)
63. Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education
for the Elementary School. 3 cr. Designed for elementary
education majors. Preparation of the elementary school
teacher in skills, attitudes, and knowledges requisite to
health education of children. Two hours of lecture each
week. (2602)
70. First Aid. 1 cr. A course for men and women dealing with
procedures to be employed in first-aid treatment of wounds,
shock, poisoning, fractures and unconSCIOusness. American
Red Cross certificates will be granted to those who satisfac­
torily complete the course. One hour of lecture and one hour
of laboratory each week. (2601)
73. Methods and Materials in Physical Education for the Ele­
mentary School. 2 cr. A course designed for the elementary
school classroom teacher. Two honrs of lecture and two
hours of laboratory each week. (3507)
HISTORY
1. History of Western Civilization. 3 cr. A general survey of
ideas, trends, and institutions in Western Civilization from
the earliest times to the Reformation. Three hours of lecture
each week. (1001)
2. History of Western Civilization. 3 cr. A general survey of
the developments of Western Civilization from the Reforma­
tion to the present. Three hours of lecture each week.
(1003)
55. American History. 3 cr. Survey of American history from
the earliest times to 1865. Prerequisite for all advanced
courses in American history. Three hours of lecture each
week. (2055)
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56. American History. 3 cr. Survey of American history from
1865 to present. Prerequisite for all advanced courses in
American history. Three hours of lecture each week.
(2057)
61. English History. 3 cr. A survey of English history from
Roman times to the Glorious Revolution (1688). Three hours
of lecture each week. (2011)
62. English History. 3 cr. English history from 1689 to the
present. Three hours of lecture each week. (2012)
71. History of Louisiana. 3 cr. General survey of the politicial,
economic, social, and cultural development of Louisiana.
Three hours of lecture each week. (2071)
MANAGEMENT
59. Management Principles and Policies. 3 cr. A study of the
nature and principles of management. Problems of policies,
organizations, operations, and external relationships are
studied. Three hours of lecture.
71. Business Communication. 3 cr. Prerequisite: English 1C. The
study of communication theory and ItS applicatIOns to busi­
ness. Practice in composing the basic forms of business com­
munication, including correspondence and reports. Three
hours of lecture. (2071)
MARKETING
60. Principles of Marketing. 3 cr. Prerequisite: credit for or
registration in Economics 51 or 55. Historical development
of trade centers and trade routes in relation to resources
and business opportunities. Channels involved in the distri­
bution of merchandise. Services performed by retailers,
wholesalers, and other middlemen. Marketing costs and
efficiency. Three hours of lecture.
MATHEMATICS
On the basis of a diagnostic test and previous high school or college
mathematics the student is assigned to the proper level mathematics
course. No student may receive more than nine hours credit in
mathematics courses numbered below 50. No student who has
already received credit for a mathematics course numbered 50 or
above may be registered in a mathematics course numbered below
50, unless given special permission by the mathematics department.
The student whose major is chemistry, engineering, mathematics or
physics will not receive degree credit for any mathematics course
numbered below 50. However, a student not adequately prepared
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to take mathematics 50 should take the prerequisite courses. A
student selecting mathematics as his field of concentration must
take a minimum of thirty-one hours in mathematics courses num­
bered 50 or higher.
1. Algebra. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 7 or assignment on basis
of placement test. Three hours of lecture each week.
(1021)
2. Plane Trigonometry. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 1 or assign­
ment on basis of placement test. '1'nree hours of lecture each
week. (1022)
3. Elementary Functions. 4 cr. The study of algebraic, trigo­
nometrIC and transcendental functions with emphasis on
preparation for calculus. This course does not replace Mathe­
matics 1 and 2 for those who need credit in only 1 and 2.
A better than average knowledge of algebra and some
knowledge of trigonometry will be presumed. Minimum re­
quirements for admission to this course, 24 math score on
ACT plus some trigonometry. (1023)
6. Mathematics of Business and Management. 3 cr. Prerequi­
sites: Courses 1 or 11. Primarily for students of business
administration and agriculture. 'lhree hours of lecture each
week. (1006)
7. Introduction to College Algebra. 3 cr. A study of basic al­
gebra for those not prepared to take Mathematics 1. Three
hours will be added to the degree program of any student
taking this course. Admission by permission of, or assign­
ment by, the Department of Mathematics. (0007)
9. Introductory College Mathematics. 3 cr. A course in modern
mathematics designed primarily for elementary education
majors and others whose curricula require a survey of
modern mathematics. A study of the natural numbers, the
counting numbers, and the rational numbers emphasizing
field properties. Set nomenclature and some number theory
are included. Three hours of lecture each week. (1009)
10. Introductory College Mathematics. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Mathe­
matics 9. A course in modern mathematics designed pri­
marily for elementary education majors and others whose
curricula require a survey of modern mathematics. A con­
tinuation of Mathematics 9. A study of the real numbers
including ordered field properties, decimals, and systems of
linear equations. (1010)
11-12. Algebra and Trigonometry. 3 cr. each semester. Course 11
or permission of math faculty as prerequisite for course 12.
Topics from college algebra and trigonometry primarily for
students not intending to continue into calculus. Three
hours of lecture each week. (1011-1012)
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29. Geometry for Elementary School Teachers. 3 Cr. A study
of intuitive geometry designed to help give the elementary
mathematics teacher the background necessary for the mod­
ern elementary school curriculum. (1019)
31. Calculus with Business and Economic Applications. 3 cr.
Prerequisite Mathematics 1 or consent of department. Dif­
ferential and integral calculus of algebraic functions, with
applications to economic models and probability. (1031)
35. Finite Mathematics with Business and Economic Applica­
tions. 3 cr. Prerequisite Mathematics 31 or consent of de­
partment. Set theory, probability, and vectors and matrix
algebra, with applications to business. (1035)
50. Analytic Geometry and Calculus. 5 cr. Prerequisite: Course
2 or approval of the mathematics faculty. Five hour~ l)f
lecture each week. (1050)
51. Analytic Geometry and Calculus. 5 cr. Prerequisite: Course
50. Five hours lecture each week. (1052)
55. Elementary Differential Equations. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course
51. A beginning course in ordinary differendal eO'l::lfifms
with emphasis on the solving of linear equations. (2065)
57. Multidimensional Calculus. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 51.
Three dimensional analvtic geometry, partial derivatives,
multiple integrals. (2057)
85. Linear Algebra. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 51. Systems of
linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations,
matrices and determinants. Three hours of lecture each
week. (2085)
99. Elementary Number Theory. 3 cr. Three hours of lecture
each week. (2901)
MICROBIOLOGY
51. General Microbiology. 4 cr. Prerequisite: general biology
and some knowledge of chemistry. A study of the structure
and function of microbial cells with emphasis on their re­
lationship to man. Two hours lecture and four hours labora·
tory each week. (2051)
NURSING
Students enrolling in the Nursing program who have had clinical or
academic instruction in non-accr'edited institutions or other experi­
ence which led to reasonable proficiency in courses appearing in
Associate Degree Program which is not acceptable for immediate
credit may challenge for advanced standing examination in these
courses by providing the Director of Nursing sufficient evidence to
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suggest likelihood for success in the examination. When such chal­
lenges result in the recommendation of credit, these courses will
be posted to the permanent record in accordance with usual pro­
cedures for advanced standing credits.
20A. Fundamentals of Nursing. 4 credits. The course is designed
to introduce basic concepts and principles of nursing care.
Professional ethics, personal and community health, normal
nutrition, mental health concepts, and simple nursing
techniques are included. Fundamental human needs and
their relationship to basic nursing are emphasized. Clinical
laboratory experiences in the hospital under supervision
provide the opportunity to develop nursing skills by giving
patient care. Two hours of lecture and six hours of labora­
tory each week.
21A. Fundamentals of Nursing. 6 credits. This course is a con­
tinuation of Nursing 20A. A study of specific pathological
states or certain symptoms that modify basic nursing. Em­
phasis will be placed on the nursing needs of individuals as
affected by age, cultural background, physical and intel­
lectual capacities, and emotional balan~e. Clinical laboratory
experience is provided to develop skill in individualized
nursing care. Three hours of lecture and nine hours of
laboratory each week.
42A. Nursing in the Psychiatric Setting. 6 credits. A study
of emotional disturbance of the adult and child. Con­
sideration is given to normal development and personality
and behavioral deviations in illness. Emphasis is placed on
the therapeutic role of the nurse. Clinical laboratory ex­
periences with adolescents and adults are planned to demon­
strate the concepts of behavior. Six hours of lecture and
eighteen hours of laboratory each week.
50A. Maternal and Neonatal Care. 7 credits. The course is oriente.\
to family concepts beginning with discussion of the fami!)
unit. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in all as.
pects of prenatal care, labor, delivery, post-partum and care
of the newborn. Clinical laboratory experiences in the ma­
ternity setting, including prenatal clinics, are provided with
particular attention being directed toward the preventive
aspects of care. Three hours of lecture and twelve hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Nursing 20A-21A.
54A. Nursing in the Pediatric and Medical Setting. 8 credits.
Prerequisites: Nursing 20A-21A. This course is related
to the care of the physically ill child and adult ultilizing the
patient centered approach. Major health problems and nurs­
ing problems peculiar to each age group will be identified
and studied. Normal child growth and development will
serve as a basis in caring for the sick child. Clinical labora­
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tory experience in the care of children and adults is pro­
vided. Three hours of lecture and fifteen hours of labora­
tory each week.
55A. Nursing Seminar. 2 cr. A lecture and discussion course de­
signed to aid the student in her period of transition from
student to graduate. Attention is given to increasing the
students' understanding of the opportunities and responsi­
bilities of the general duty nurse. Two hours of lecture
and discussions each week.
70A. Nursing in the Medical-Surgical setting. 6 credits. (Summer).
Prerequisite: Nursing 20A-21A-42A-54A.
This course is planned to assist the student in continued
development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes relating to
comprehensive care of adults with medical-surgical condi­
tions. Emphasis is placed on planning, implementing, and
evaluating nursing care. Consideration is given to the care
of patients with complex nursing problems, the critically
ill, and groups of patients. Six hours of lecture and eighteen
hours of laboratory each week.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
51. Beginning Typewriting. 2 cr. An introductory course. Pre­
sentation of the keyboard, basic letters, manuscript type­
writing. and some speed building. Five hours of lecture,
demonstration, and practice per week. (2000)
52. Intermediate Typewriting. 2 cr. Building speed and accuracy
on letters, manuscripts, tabulations, etc. Five hours of lec­
ture, demonstration, and practice per week. (2001)
53. Advanced Typewriting. 2 cr. A continuation of course 52
with special attention given to typing for general office,
technical office, professional office, government office, and
executive office. Five hours of lecture, demonstration, and
practice per week. (2002)
55. Beginning Shorthand. 3 cr. The basic principles of reading
and writing Gregg Diamond Jubilee Shorthand. Dictation of
practiced material. Five hours of lecture, demonstration,
and practice per week. (2002)
55M Shorthand. 3 cr. Use of mechanical recorder.
56. Intermediate Shorthand. 3 cr. Building dictation speed with
unpracticed material and a review of Gregg Diamond Jubi­
lee Shorthand principles. Five hours of lecture per week.
(2101)
57. Advanced Shorthand. 3 cr. A continuation of the previous
course with emphasis on the development of speed in dicta­
tion and transcription. Five hours. (2102)
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58. Advanced Shorthand. 3 cr. Continuation of the previous
course with emphasis on the development of speed in dicta­
tation and transcription. Five hours.
(2103)
62. Filing Systems, Procedures, and Practice. 2 cr. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing. Two hours of lecture, demonstration,
and practice per week. (2200)
63. Use of Office Machines. 1 cr. Required for students in as­
sociate degree program. Three hours of laboratory each
week.
90. Administrative Secretarial Training. 3 cr. Prerequisites:
Courses 53, 57. A study of profel;sional responsibilities and
duties of the administrative secretary. One hour of lecture
and three hours of laboratory. (2300)
PHYSICS
51. General Physics. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Mathematics 2 or 12.
T\on-calculus physics for students in all medical curricula
and for students in certain cmrieula in agriculture, forestry,
home economics, arts and sciences, education and business.
A study of principles and applications of mechanics, heat,
and sound. Three hours of leeture an::! demonstration each
week. (2001)
52. General Physics. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Physics 51. A study of
principles and applications of light electricity and magne­
tism, and topics in modern physks.Three hours of lecture
and demonstration each week. (20~)
53. General Physics Laboratory. 1 cr. Prerequisite: credit for or
registration in Physics 51. Laboratory course to accompany
Physics 51. Experiments on mechanics, heat, and sound.
Three hours of laboratory: each week.
54. General Physics Laboratory. 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit for or
registration in Physics 52. Laboratory course to accompany
Physics 52. Experiments on light, electricity and ma!!netism,
and modern physics. Three hours of laboratory each week.
(2009)
General
Physics for Technical Students. 3 cr. Prerequisite:
61.
Mathematics 50. For students in engineering, mathematics,
chemistry, and physics. Calculus and vector analysis are
used in the study of mechanics. heat, and sound. Three
hours of lecture and demonstration each week. (2101)
62. General Physics for 'technical Students. 3 cr. Prerequisite:
Physics 61. Calculus and vector analysis are used in the
study of light. electricity and magnetism, and topics in mod­
ern physics. Three hours of lecture and demonstration each
week. (2102)
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63. General Physics Laboratory for Technical Students. 1 cr.
Prereqnisite: Credit for or registration in Physics 61. Labo­
ratory course to accompany Physics 61. Experiments on me­
chanics, heat, and sound. Three hours of laboratory each
week. (2108)
64. General Physics Laboratory for Technical Students. 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit for or registration in Physics 62. Labo­
ratory course to accompany Physics 62. Experiments on
light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Three
hours of laboratory each week. (2109)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1. Physical Science. 3 cr. A non-technical survey course cover­
ing the fields of chemistry and physics. It is not intended
for students who wish to pursue further work in chemistry
or physics, and it may not be substituted for basic courses
covering these areas of scien('e. Three hours of lecture and
demonstration each week. (1001)
2. Physical Science. 3 cr. A non-technical survey course cover­
ing the fields of astronomy and meteorology. This course is
intended for non-science maiors and may not be substituted
for h~"'ic scienf'e courses in th~se fields. Course one is not a
prerequisite. Three hours of lecture each week. (1002)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
51. American Government. 3 cr. A survey of the principles,
structures, processes, and fun"tions of American govern­
ment with emphasis on the national government. (2051)
PSYCHOLOGY
51. Introduction to Psychology. 3 cr. An introduction to the
understanding, prediction and ('ontrol d human behavior.
Three hours of lecture each week. (2000)
56. Educational Psychology. 3 cr. Applications of psychology to
the educative process. Three hours of lecture each week.
(2060)
57. Child Psychology. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 51 or 56 or
consent of the instructor. Study of the physical, social, and
psychological development of the child. Three hours of lee·
ture each week. (2076)
58. Adolescent Psychology. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 51 or 56
or consent of the instructor. Consideration of adolescent be­
havior in the light of information available on social. physi­
cal and psycholo l1ical development. Three hours of lecture
each week. (2078)
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59. Psychology of Adjustment. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Course 51 or
56 or consent of instructor. An introduction to the study of
adjustment mechanisms in normal adults. Emphasis is upon
vocational, personal, and social adjustment. Three hours of
lecture each week. (2004)
SOCIOLOGY
51. Introductory Sociology. 3 cr. A survey of major subject
areas and principles of sociology. (2001)
62. Current Social Problems. 3 cr. Contemporary social prob­
lems and their consequences for mankind, with special em­
phasis on the American society. (2080)
SPEECH
1. Speech Fundamentals. 3 cr. (Not open to students who have
credit in Course 51.) An introduction to the fundamentals of
speech - selection of subjects and materials, style, struc­
ture, and oral and physical aspects of delivery. Intended
to give the beginner an understanding and practice of com­
municative speaking. (1061)
2. Speech Fundamentals. 3 cr. Voice Science. A study of the
speaking process. Concentration on the body functions in­
volved. Attention is given to individual speaking improve­
ment through emphasis on articulation and pronunciation. A
basic study of phonetics. Three hours of lecture each week.
(1050)
6. Speech for Business and Professional People. 3 cr. Atten­
tion given to instructional and report presentation, promo­
tional and sales talks, policy speeches, speech for special
occasions, use of visual aids in explanation and demonstra­
tion, and planning and conducting meetings. (1063)
51. Public Speaking. 3 cr. (Not open to students who have cre­
dit in Course 1 and 2, 1 and 6, or 75.) An introductory
course in public speaking. Chief emphasis is placed upon
the delivery of carefully prepared speeches, and major at­
tention is given to such principles of public speaking as aud­
ience analysis, collection of materials, and outlining. (2060)
63. Interpretative Reading. 3 cr. A course designed to aid the
student to read literature aloud intelligently and with natur­
alness and indviduality. (2040)
64. Readers Theater. 3 cr. Oral reading drama. Designed to aid
students in the intelligent reading of drama, cultural enrich­
ment, creativity and literary study.
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65.
Argumentation and Debate. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Courses 1 or
51. A study of the principles of argumentation and debate,
including analysis, briefing, evidence, reasoning, and refuta­
tation; class debating in vital questions. (2063)
ZOOLOGY
1. Introductory Zoology. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Registration in
2.
3.
51.
52.
53.
57.
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Zoology 3 or permission of instructor. An introductory
course in the principles of Zoology with emphasis on ana­
tomy and physiology of vertebrate animals at the system
level of organization. Three hours of lecture. (1001)
Introductory Zoology. 4 cr. A survey of the animal kingdom
from the standpoint of taxonomy, morphology, physiology,
and phylogenetic relationships. Two hours of lecture and
four hours of laboratory each week. (1002)
Zoology Laboratory to Accompany Zoology 1. 1 cr. Two hours
per week.
General Zoology. 4 cr. Prerequisite: General Biology 1, 2
and 3, 4 or advanced placement by examination at the dis­
cretion of the department. A survey course in which the
major groups of animals are studied with emphasis on tax­
onomy, morphology, and phylogenetic relationships. Not
open to students with credit in Zoology 1 and 2. Two hours
of lecture and four hours of laboratory each week.
Comparative Anatomy. 4 cr. A comparative study of the
vertebrate organ systems with emphasis on the evolution
of these systems from fish through mammal. Laboratory
work will include dissections of representative vertebrates
such as the dogfish shark (Squalus), mudpuppy (Necturus),
and cat. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory
each week. (2152)
Principles of Genetics. 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six semester hours
of biology or permission of instructor. A study of the prin­
ciples of inheritance and their application to plants and
animals. Three hours of lecture each week. (2153)
Elementary Physiology. 4 cr. An elementary course in
physiology with emphasis on human stystems and their fun­
tion. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory
each week. (2157)